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We came across a great tip from our colleague at Rick's Daily Tips that we thought we'd share with those of you who are not so keen to sign into an internet-based account every time you hop onto your computer. Privacy and security is always a concern when using any type of technology these days. While it seems inevitable and harder to do so, there are still ways to use your computer without connecting to the internet. We will add a disclaimer that some features of Windows 11

We often get computers in for repair or data recovery, which can require passwords to restore access to customer email and other programs. It is not uncommon to hear, "I don't need a password to get into my [insert app/program here]." To which must inevitably explain that all users of the given app or program need a username and password and that thanks to password managers and app preferences, you are often able to stay logged in and rarely, if ever enter your login credenti

Computer viruses can be detrimental and impact the security of your personal information, data or even finances. A highly-rated anti-virus program (yes, even for Macs) is always your best defense, but even still some viruses can slip through. It is important to be aware and vigilant about watching for the signs of a computer virus. Do you know what to look for? Your machine may be compromised if you notice any of the following: It is really slow (any there are no other signs

Investing time in website security may not seem like a high priority, especially if you're not collecting payment information, but if you're site is not secure you could risk hackers, viruses or malware. If your site is compromised, you risk exposing your users to these maladies, a crashed site or even income loss. Here are a few tips to ensure that your site is safe: Always update your site software - any add-ons or content management systems must be kept up-to-date to preve

You hear about it all the time. People's personal accounts (bank, government, health etc.) get hacked and their information violated, but these platforms usually have two-factor identification and/or security questions to boot. So how do these cyber criminals do it? Personal information is an interesting concept. You may think of it as just your full name, birth date, SIN, driver's license number, that sort of thing. But have a quick think on what those security questions oft

Scammers are working hard to capitalize on the vulnerability created by the pandemic. There is a particularly effective email scam afoot these days that preys on people's fear of losing their jobs. We all know how precarious employment is these days, so those that are fortunate enough to have employment are typically more than willing to comply with any COVID-related precautions. The subject line of this email scam can vary, but it is typically along the lines of: "Mandatory

Email scams are nothing new, yet people still get sucked in by them all the time! One such scam that we've seen resurface lately is the Facebook email scam. The text can vary slightly, but it will generally look like this: “Recently there have been reports citing copyright violations of your Facebook posts, so we require you to urgently contact Facebook Support to resolve this issue before we shut down your page. Get in touch with Facebook Business Support: https://somefraudu

Having secure passwords is a big deal these days. So much of our lives are online and cyber crime is going strong! One of your best lines of defense for your personal accounts is a complex password. Many people will choose one strong combination of letters, numbers and characters and then use it for everything. The problem is, if that password becomes compromised, then all your personal information is at risk. So what is the best option? We love password managers! These handy

During COVID we're spending more time online than ever before, including many seniors who may not have much knowledge of how to protect themselves from cyber threats. Here are a few tips to keep you and your loved ones safe online: 1. Secure your access: use complex passwords, or better yet, pass phrases of at least four words or 15 characters. Be sure to use a different password for every site. This can get tedious to manage, so consider using a password manager, which store